Who We Are
Our Story
Abelita is a management consulting firm that draws upon more than three decades of executive leadership and diverse experience spanning corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors. Abelita specializes in fostering transformative growth across three essential pillars: People Development, Organizational Development, and Public Engagement.
Through our personalized training and coaching services, we empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Our expertise in guiding change management and organizational initiatives contribute to the development of cohesive corporate cultures, increased productivity, enhanced brand identity, and resilience. We have garnered recognition for our proficiency in public engagement, particularly in working with marginalized communities. This recognition underscores our commitment to community enrichment and our effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
Elevate your potential, empower your organization, and impact your community with Abelita, LLC.
Our History
Our History
Abelita growth and expansion in services and geographic reach is the result of challenges experienced by earlier clients who sought our unique experiences in problem solving. We have provided consulting services to clients in diverse locations and worked on projects in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Ultimately, Abelita LLC’s consultants provide effective and value-added solutions to our clients wherever they are located.
Our Approach
We believe that the key to success is a collaborative approach that puts your needs first. Our team works closely with you every step of the way to ensure that our solutions are aligned with your goals and objectives.
Our Team
Ariel Alexis Tinker, LCSW, MSW, M.Ed., Consultant
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
Ariel has served in nonprofit, social services, and public education organizations for over ten years. Her dedication to working with marginalized groups in North Florida led her to become an AmeriCorps member, with the National Health Corps. Ariel has been awarded national achievements for her work in birth equity. Ariel received a B.S.
Ariel has served in nonprofit, social services, and public education organizations for over ten years. Her dedication to working with marginalized groups in North Florida led her to become an AmeriCorps member, with the National Health Corps. Ariel has been awarded national achievements for her work in birth equity. Ariel received a B.S. in psychology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), a master’s in social work (MSW) from Florida State University and M.Ed. in Sexuality Studies from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Ariel is a consultant and facilitator for small business owners, providing guidance on gender and sexuality, mental health, and other social issues. For fun, Ariel loves to listen to Jazz and enjoy nature. She resides with her family in North Florida.
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
Adriene is Founder, President, and CEO of Abelita, LLC. She brings over 20 years’ experience in consulting, thought leadership, and training. She is also a certified professional Coach, a Licensed Trainer, Author, and Speaker. Adriene has worked in multi-disciplinary areas and across diverse market sectors, and the faith community. It is
Adriene is Founder, President, and CEO of Abelita, LLC. She brings over 20 years’ experience in consulting, thought leadership, and training. She is also a certified professional Coach, a Licensed Trainer, Author, and Speaker. Adriene has worked in multi-disciplinary areas and across diverse market sectors, and the faith community. It is through her career experience and accomplishments that Adriene leads Abelita in its consulting, engaged in the practice of transforming people, organizations, & communities. Adriene represents the U.S. as a board director for the International Association for Public Participation, where she chaired the Global Task Force for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is the author of Mirror, Mirror: What Reflection Do You See, guiding the reader to greater self-awareness and transformation, and Timely Matters, a time-management journal, and has published several articles as a guest columnist. She earned a B.S. in civil engineering technology from Florida A&M University, a postgraduate certificate in management from the University of California, Irvine, an M.A., and a Ph.D. in Theology. She is an ordained minister, earned certificates in Apologetics, Human Rights, and the Diaconate.
John Poynton, Ph.D. Consultant
Adriene B. Wright, Ph.D., PCLC Founder, President and CEO
John Poynton, Ph.D. Consultant
John’s work includes 28 years in public education and nonprofit administration. He has received national and international awards in stakeholder engagement and organizational change, and he enjoys assisting organizations create a culture of communication that systematically raises trust, lowers anxiety, and builds capacity for meaningful
John’s work includes 28 years in public education and nonprofit administration. He has received national and international awards in stakeholder engagement and organizational change, and he enjoys assisting organizations create a culture of communication that systematically raises trust, lowers anxiety, and builds capacity for meaningful stakeholder engagement. John earned a B.A. in history from Loyola University of Chicago, and an M.Ed. and a Ph.D. in organizational development from Colorado State University. He is a board director for the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2). For fun, he hikes in the Rocky Mountains, cycles in the Black Hills, paints, and plays the flute. John resides in Colorado.